Old-format driver’s licenses remain valid in Kyrgyzstan. A special preferential (transitional) period has been introduced for their replacement with new-format licenses.
The State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers under the Presidential Affairs Department recalled that the transitional period was initially set from January 15 to February 15. However, due to a high number of public requests, the state decided to give additional time.
As a result, the preferential replacement campaign has been extended for an indefinite period, with no fixed deadline.
During the transitional period, old-format driver’s licenses retain legal validity within Kyrgyzstan. Once this period ends, such licenses will become invalid and will be subject to mandatory replacement with new-format driver’s licenses.
Given the increased number of applications, the State Center urges citizens not to create unnecessary rush or panic.
The extension of the preferential (simplified) procedure allows citizens to take advantage of the opportunity calmly and in a planned manner.
To speed up the service process, citizens are advised to:
- have a passport and an old-format permanent driver’s license with them before visiting service offices or submitting an online application;
- check in advance for any outstanding administrative fines and pay them if necessary, as unpaid fines may delay service.
Citizens whose driver’s licenses have not been digitized and are not displayed in Tunduk system must apply in person at the relevant branches to replace their documents. Others are encouraged to complete the replacement online without visiting service offices.
Additional information on timelines and subsequent stages of the phased replacement process will be officially communicated to the public through the media and official channels.
